Chapter 23: Refusing Liu Erlong

After Liu Erlong sat down, she looked around but did not immediately express her intentions.

Yin Shu smiled and said, "Teacher Zhou, after this class, not only the students but even I feel enlightened. Having you join Blue Tyrant Academy is a stroke of luck for all of us."

Zhou Sheng'an shook his head and replied, "You're exaggerating, Director Yin."

"I'm not just flattering you. Your understanding of soul power surpasses this era..." Yin Shu began to praise him, offering his own insights and asking Zhou Sheng'an for advice.

Liu Erlong didn't interrupt. She had already told Zhou Sheng'an that she had something to ask for when she entered. Now that the conversation was approaching the point, she had to overcome a moment of hesitation.

After all, her request was somewhat unreasonable.

While they were talking, Liu Erlong's gaze fell on a manuscript on the coffee table.

The title was "Soul Power Expansion Theory," with densely packed text beneath, glowing faintly as if it had just been hastily written.

It must have been written in a rush.

Liu Erlong quickly finished reading the first page and her eyes lit up.

The preceding text was just an introduction, outlining the basic principles and the level to which it could be achieved. According to Zhou Sheng'an's theory, soul power could expand by at least three to four times!

This was a bold idea.

If successful, it would create a huge ripple in the tranquil lake of the soul master world!

"If Xiao Gang could join in, it would definitely speed up the process! Xiao Gang would be thrilled… he might even change his mind and come to Blue Tyrant Academy!" Liu Erlong's eyes shone with excitement.

She could no longer hold back. Suddenly, she said, "Teacher Zhou! I'm not one to beat around the bush. I prefer being direct. I came here to ask you for something, or rather, to make a deal."

"What do you mean?" Zhou Sheng'an raised an eyebrow.

Yin Shu awkwardly glanced at Liu Erlong.

Liu Erlong, her face flushed with excitement, stared directly into Zhou Sheng'an's eyes and asked, "Teacher Zhou, your innate soul power is at the half-level, yet you've reached the Soul King realm. One of my friends is in a similar situation, and he says that the limit for a half-level soul power is becoming a Great Soul Master..."

"..." Zhou Sheng'an's mouth twitched.

Hearing this, his heart sank. Without a doubt, that friend must be Yu Xiaogang.

In the first simulation, his death was closely tied to Yu Xiaogang.

Now, once again, Yu Xiaogang was being mentioned?

No way, no way...

"I know I'm being shameless, but I still want to ask you for the method to break through the limit. I'm willing to give you Blue Tyrant Academy as part of the deal!" Liu Erlong's gaze was intense.

"..." Zhou Sheng'an fell silent.

If he could get Blue Tyrant Academy and become the principal, collecting data would be much more convenient. But contacting Yu Xiaogang was something he wasn't willing to do.

"Sorry. I can't make this deal. However, if all goes as planned, my 'Martial Soul Enhancement Theory' should be published in a few days. You can follow the experiment in it. There's no difference," Zhou Sheng'an shook his head.

Liu Erlong froze for a moment, a trace of disappointment flashing across her face.

Yin Shu, curious, asked, "Is Teacher Zhou's Martial Soul Enhancement Theory the method for breaking through the limit? Can others find ways to become stronger from it?"

"Naturally, they can," Zhou Sheng'an nodded.

"!!!" Yin Shu's expression changed, filled with respect.

All the major soul master factions, even the Martial Soul Hall, kept the secrets of soul power cultivation hidden, unwilling to share. But now, Zhou Sheng'an's Martial Soul Enhancement Theory, a theory of immense value, was about to be made public for free?

What kind of person would do such a thing? A saint.

In Yin Shu's eyes, it was as if Zhou Sheng'an was surrounded by a glowing aura!

Liu Erlong blinked and asked in confusion, "Then... since you're going to publish it anyway, why refuse to make a deal?"

Zhou Sheng'an pondered for a moment before replying, "Sorry. I'll speak honestly, Dean Liu. I know who your friend is. For certain reasons, I don't want to meet him."

"You mean the former Master Yu Xiaogang?" Liu Erlong's expression darkened as she said slowly.

Zhou Sheng'an nodded. "That's the one."

"Smack!" Liu Erlong suddenly slammed her fist on the coffee table and stood up, glaring at Zhou Sheng'an angrily.

"What did Xiao Gang ever do to you? Are you targeting him?"

Liu Erlong pointed at Zhou Sheng'an, her eyes almost spitting fire.

Yin Shu quickly stood up and blocked Liu Erlong, urgently saying, "Dean, don't get too worked up! There might be a misunderstanding between you two. Besides, there's no need to argue over a few words!"

Liu Erlong clenched her fist. If Yin Shu hadn't stepped in, her emotions might have gotten the best of her and she would've punched Zhou Sheng'an.

After all, she hadn't seen Yu Xiaogang in over a decade!

Now there was a chance to meet him, but Zhou Sheng'an refused to cooperate and even showed disdain for Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang was a god in her eyes!

Even though he had abandoned her at their wedding and left her to face the awkward stares of her family for years without any news, none of that could tarnish Yu Xiaogang's image!

Zhou Sheng'an dared to look down on Yu Xiaogang—then he shouldn't blame her for getting angry.

Liu Erlong took a few deep breaths, suppressing her agitation, and sneered, "Actually, I didn't really want to make this deal. What a joke! With Xiao Gang's talent, he'd figure this out sooner or later. Your theory isn't all that, hahaha, funny. You're just showing off."

Yin Shu's face stiffened. "Dean, don't you feel embarrassed saying that?"

Zhou Sheng'an raised an eyebrow, unfazed, and said, "By the way, Dean Liu, I want to try teaching the students the Soul Power Expansion Theory. I'd like to ask for your opinion."

Liu Erlong thought for a moment and replied, "Soul Power Expansion? Tch, that's too ridiculous. To avoid influencing the students too much, you can select a few to teach first. If it works, then you can promote it."

With a humph, Liu Erlong turned and left.

Yin Shu sighed in relief. He was afraid Liu Erlong might blindly refuse Zhou Sheng'an's experimental teaching out of anger.

Yin Shu gave Zhou Sheng'an an apologetic smile before leaving with Liu Erlong.

Zhou Sheng'an didn't see them off, instead thinking about the difficulty of teaching the Soul Power Expansion Theory.

Of course, he wasn't bothered by Liu Erlong's disdain.

Soul Power Expansion was indeed an outrageous idea.

That Liu Erlong agreed to try out his experimental teaching, even if in frustration, meant she wasn't a complete fool.

Otherwise, he would have to look for a teaching position at another academy.

At that moment, Jiang Zhu quietly stepped out of the bedroom. She looked at Zhou Sheng'an and whispered, "Teacher, I want to learn the Soul Power Expansion Theory from you. I trust you."

Jiang Zhu nervously fiddled with her clothes, her eyes filled with strong anticipation and trust.

Zhou Sheng'an smiled and said, "Alright, you can be one of the candidates. By the way, hurry back to your dormitory when no one's around, and don't let this happen again."

Zhou Sheng'an gave a word of advice.

Jiang Zhu's face turned red. She nodded softly and quickly left the room.